Startup Funding Programs in India

The Manav Kalyan Yojana in Gujarat provides toolkit assistance via e-vouchers for self-employment in 10 designated trades to economically disadvantaged individuals and artisans.

This scheme by the Gujarat Rajya Khadi Gramodyog Board offers financial assistance and production incentives to Khadi spinners and weavers across Gujarat, enhancing their livelihoods and promoting traditional crafts.

A Gujarat government scheme to promote traditional handicrafts by providing artisans and organizations with platforms to showcase and sell their products at state and national-level fairs.

₹46.5 lakh+ tranched grant capital plus incubation for fintech, livelihoods and skilling startups serving low-income India.

C-CAMP's Centre of Excellence for Sustainability backs bio-based climate innovations at the intersection of environment, healthcare, and agriculture — offering funding, incubation, mentoring, and deployment support.

Equity investment fund by the Government of Tamil Nadu backing scalable, innovation-led startups where SC/ST founders hold majority equity and control, with over ₹60 crore already deployed.

EWOR invests in individuals at any stage, from idea to ₹5.25 crore ARR, fostering potential.

AI and tech program for startups impacting low-income women in India.

14-week virtual accelerator for MVP-stage startups with traction , sprint execution, CXO mentorship, and a final pitch to Indian Angel Network.

A comprehensive scheme by the Government of Mizoram providing financial, technical, and institutional support, including grants, venture funding, and credit linkage, to selected 'Progress Partners' for socio-economic development.

Below-market soft loans from ₹10 lakh for MSMEs in manufacturing and services

Subordinate debt with 90% CGTMSE guarantee for stressed/NPA-classified MSMEs

Below-market NABARD loans for dairy cooperatives and producer companies for processing infrastructure

A Gujarat state scheme providing financial support for self-employment to unemployed individuals in urban and rural areas, including disabled and visually impaired persons.

PIPDIC and MNRE offer financial assistance and an ₹80,000 subsidy for residents, companies, and societies in Puducherry to purchase battery-operated vehicles.

This loan scheme by DAADC, Gujarat, offers financial aid to unemployed Scheduled Caste Antyodaya families for purchasing vehicles to establish self-employment in the transport sector.

The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme for Fisheries in Madhya Pradesh offers zero-interest working capital loans to fish farmers, supported by interest subvention.

This scheme provides short-term working capital loans at subsidized interest rates to livestock farmers and dairy producers in Madhya Pradesh through the Kisan Credit Card system.

The Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development & Finance Corporation (PSCLDFC) facilitates bank loans and provides subsidies for permanent residents of Punjab belonging to Scheduled Castes and living Below Poverty Line.

The Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development & Finance Corporation (PSCLDFC) provides direct loans for the economic upliftment of Scheduled Castes and Handicapped People in Punjab to start businesses.

A loan scheme by the Government of Maharashtra providing 50% of project cost to Scheduled Caste cooperative spinning mills for development and growth.

A Tamil Nadu government scheme providing financial assistance (loan) to farmers for purchasing tractors, covering up to 90% of the cost with interest rates from 11% to 12.25%.